The landscape of cyber threats has evolved dramatically in recent years, with hackers increasingly targeting not just individual entities, but also utilizing interconnected systems to expand their attack surface. This shift is epitomized by the notorious Russian cyber group dubbed Fancy Bear, also recognized as APT28 or Forest Blizzard. Their…
3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Blue Yonder Outage Disrupts Operations for Starbucks and Major Grocery Chains Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 26, 2024 Starbucks reports that the outage has compromised its payroll systems but not customer service. (Image: Shutterstock) A significant ransomware…
Ford Motor Company has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of a significant data breach that has reportedly affected around 44,000 of its customers. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding data privacy and cybersecurity within one of America’s largest automotive manufacturers. The breach is said to involve sensitive customer…
Understanding Stalkerware: A Growing Threat to Mobile Security In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of stalkerware, a form of malicious software that allows unauthorized individuals to secretly monitor and track another person’s device. This technology has become a significant concern for mobile…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom UK Minister Pat McFadden’s Statements Prompt Cybersecurity Concerns Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 25, 2024 Pat McFadden, U.K. Minister for Intergovernmental Relations (Image: U.K. Government) Recent comments from UK Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Pat McFadden, regarding the…
Geico Fined $9.75 Million for Data Breach Affecting 116,000 Drivers The New York Attorney General’s office announced a substantial penalty of $9.75 million against Geico, following serious breaches that compromised the personal information of approximately 116,000 drivers in the state. This enforcement action highlights the ongoing concerns over data security…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: Asia Group Deploys Upgraded Malware Disguised as Microsoft File on Pilgrimage Goers Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 25, 2024 Pilgrims on the Hajj journey in Mina, Saudi Arabia (Image: Shutterstock) A South Asian threat group, referred to as Mysterious Elephant…
In a significant development regarding cybersecurity transparency, LifeLab’s unsuccessful efforts to prevent the release of a forensic report detailing a recent data breach have concluded. The attempt to keep critical findings from the public eye has been officially rejected, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue about data protection…
Cybercriminals Target Medical Specialty Practices in Recent Hacks In a concerning trend, cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities within medical specialty practices in the United States, with two notable instances in recent weeks. An Illinois-based gastroenterology practice and a pulmonary practice in California were targeted, with attackers alleging they have accessed…
